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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.10, 1,130.42 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.10, 1,130.42 and 465.03 is: 641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.10 : 1,130.42 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.10/1,130.42 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.10x = 1,130.42 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.10x = 525,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,679.21/819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.78

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